MSI announces portable gaming PC 'Claw', equipped with Intel processor 'Core Ultra' and can run AAA games smoothly



MSI announced the portable gaming PC ' Claw ' on January 9, 2024. Claw is equipped with Intel's processor

``Core Ultra'' series , and is said to be able to run AAA games smoothly. MSI is exhibiting samples of the Claw at the consumer electronics trade show ' CES 2024, ' and overseas media have already reported their impressions after actually using it.

MSI Unveils World's First Gaming Handheld with Core™ Ultra at CES 2024
https://www.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024-142965

MSI's Claw is an Intel-powered Windows competitor to Valve's Steam Deck - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24026355/msi-claw-gaming-handheld-steam-deck-competitor-ces-2024-specs-features

MSI Claw hands-on: the Steam Deck rival with Intel inside - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/24030779/msi-claw-portable-gaming-pc-hands-on

The appearance of Claw is as follows. The display is mounted in the center, and analog sticks and buttons are arranged on both sides. The display supports touch operation, measures 7 inches, has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and a refresh rate of 120Hz.



There are already portable gaming PCs such as ' Steam Deck ' and ' ROG Ally ', but existing portable gaming PCs are equipped with AMD processors. A major feature of Claw is that it is equipped with Intel's processor ``Core Ultra'' series, and it is said that it can smoothly play AAA-level games by utilizing Intel's super resolution technology `` XeSS ''. The Claw is also equipped with a 53Whr battery, which is said to last for 2 hours even under high load conditions.




Multiple models of Claw are scheduled to be released, and the specifications of the top model are as follows.

model Claw A1M
processor Core Ultra 7 155H
OS Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
memory LPDDR5 16GB
display 7 inches
1920×1080 pixels
120Hz
Touch compatible
100% sRGB
500 nits
Graphics Intel Arc Graphics
storage slot NVMe M.2 2230 SSD by PCIe Gen 4 x4
sensor 6-axis inertial measurement unit vibration motor
wireless connection Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth 5.4
audio 2W speakers 2x audio combo jack
I/O port Thunderbolt 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD 3.0 Charging)
microSD card reader audio combo jack power button with fingerprint sensor
battery Lithium polymer battery 6 cells (53Whr)
power adapter 65W USB Type-C PD 3.0
size Width 294mm x depth 117mm x height 21.2mm
weight 675g
color black


The Verge, an overseas media outlet that encountered the actual Claw at the CES venue, said, ``The grip was larger and more comfortable than the ROG Ally,'' ``The fan noise was relatively low,'' and ``Game play was unstable and frame drops occurred. 'In performance mode with a power consumption of 27W, I was able to play Assassin's Creed Mirage at an average of 40 fps at the lowest setting and 720p, and an average of just over 30 fps at the lowest setting and 1080p.' 'Battery power decreased by 25% after 30 minutes of trial. Therefore, if you simply calculate, the battery will last for 2 hours.'' Please note that the actual machine exhibited at CES is a development version, and the performance may improve before the official release.



According to The Verge, the price of Claw is $ 699 to $ 799 (approximately 100,000 yen to 110,000 yen), and it is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2024.

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